EXHIBIT 19-F

 

FINAL MINUTES

Water Supply Planning Committee Meeting of the

Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

November 22, 2011

 

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9 am in the District conference room.

 

Committee members present:  Bob Brower, Chair

                                                Regina Doyle

David Pendergrass

 

Committee members absent:   None              

                                                                                               

Staff present:  David Stoldt, General Manager

                        Larry Hampson, Acting Planning & Engineering Manager/District Engineer

                        Arlene Tavani, Executive Assistant

 

District Counsel present:         David Laredo

 

Comments from Public

No comments.

 

Adjourn to Closed Session

At 9:05 am the meeting was adjourned to Closed Session

 

1.         Water Rights Acquisition Update; Real Property Negotiation

 

2.         Feasibility of Moving Additional Water from Carmel Valley to Water Projects 1 and 2 (Monterra Ranch Pipeline Right-of-Way)

 

Reconvene Open Session

At 9:30 am the meeting was reconvened with all committee members present.

 

Comments from the Public

No comments.

 

Action Items

3.         Adopt Minutes of September 8, 2011 Committee Meeting

            On a motion by Doyle and second of Pendergrass, the minutes were approved on a unanimous vote of 3 – 0.

 

4.         Identify Key Issues and Needs Related to Cooperative Development of a Seawater Desalination Project at the Abandoned City of Monterey Wastewater Treatment Plant (Water Project 3, Local Desal within District Boundaries)

            Pendergrass made a motion that was seconded by Doyle to refer to the Board for approval the letter of introduction to Captain Gerral David, Commanding Office, Naval Support Activity, and also the Implementation Plan for Water Project 3.  The letter should be modified as follows; on page 3, paragraph one, delete the last two sentences that begin with the phrase “MPWMD is not a water retailer at this time.”  The motion was approved unanimously on a vote of 3 – 0.

 

Progress Reports

5.         Activity Related to Water Projects 1 (Aquifer Storage & Recovery (“ASR”) and 2 (Expanded ASR)

            Oliver reported that the District had planned to construct another ASR well at Seaside Middle School by the summer of 2013.  However, the completion date was moved up to the summer of 2012 so the well would meet a requirement of the Cease and Desist Order that Cal-Am construct a small water supply project by 2012.   According to the revised time line, the well and backflush facilities would be constructed during the summer of 2012 when school is not in session.  The District is awaiting the final State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) permit that would authorize injection of Carmel River water at the proposed well site.

 

6.         Update on Water Project 4, Groundwater Replenishment

            The committee reviewed the work plan and timeline for development of the Groundwater Replenishment Project that were prepared by the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA).  It was agreed that the District must move ahead with MRWPCA on development of a plan for purchase of the recycled water.  The goal is for the District to purchase the water and then sell it to Cal-Am for distribution to its customers.  There are issues that need to be resolved such as will the water be sold upon injection into the groundwater basin or upon extraction, and what will be the role of the Watermaster.

 

7.         Update on Water Project 5, Los Padres Dam

            The committee reviewed the implementation plan and timeline for increasing capacity at Los Padres Dam.  Staff noted that the District could review plans associated with dredging or installation of a rubber dam at Los Padres, but has no funds at this time to commence work on the projects.

 

Suggestions from the Public on Water Supply Project Alternatives

George Riley suggested that the District engage Assembly Member Bill Monning or Resources Secretary John Laird in discussions with the SWRCB to speed up the permitting process for the ASR well at the Seaside Middle School.  He also proposed that the District conduct hearings twice per year to provide the public with an opportunity to interact with the Board and discuss water issues facing the community. 

 

 

Other Items

            None

 

Set Date for Next Committee Meeting

The committee agreed to meet on December 20, 2012 at 8:30 am.

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 am.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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